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Photo – Steel consumption in the Czech Republic: in search of new drivers
Steel consumption in the Czech Republic: in search of new drivers

Demand from the construction and automotive industries was unable to prevent market contraction

Photo – German auto industry significantly affected by US tariffs – study
German auto industry significantly affected by US tariffs – study

In the first nine months of the year, German car exports to the United States fell by almost 14% y/y

Photo – Car producers criticize EU proposal on energy transition in the industry
Car producers criticize EU proposal on energy transition in the industry

Other stakeholders warn of weakening of Europe's climate strategy

Photo – Stellantis considers EU plans insufficient for the automotive industry’s energy transition
Stellantis considers EU plans insufficient for the automotive industry’s energy transition

The automaker noted, in particular, that the EU package remains incomplete without a clear definition of the local component

Photo – Volkswagen shuts down factory in Germany for the first time in 88 years
Volkswagen shuts down factory in Germany for the first time in 88 years

The company is discontinuing car production at its Dresden plant amid weak demand, cost pressures, and restructuring

Photo – The EU may ease the ban on ICE from 2035 under pressure from the automotive industry
The EU may ease the ban on ICE from 2035 under pressure from the automotive industry

Brussels considers postponing or revising rules amid competition with China and differences between countries

Photo – The EU is jeopardizing the future of its automotive industry with unrealistic regulations – Ford CEO
The EU is jeopardizing the future of its automotive industry with unrealistic regulations – Ford CEO

The region needs a regulatory framework that would provide the industry with a reliable long-term planning horizon

Photo – EUROFER has improved its expectations for EU automotive production in 2025
EUROFER has improved its expectations for EU automotive production in 2025

Uncertainty surrounding electric vehicles and trade barriers are holding back the industry's recovery in Europe

Photo – Germany calls on the EU to promote the use of green steel in the automotive industry
Germany calls on the EU to promote the use of green steel in the automotive industry

11 federal states demand regulatory alignment of climate targets for automotive and steel industries

Photo – The EU must protect the automotive industry from Chinese competition – Sejourne
The EU must protect the automotive industry from Chinese competition – Sejourne

According to the European Commissioner, the bloc also lacks strategic thinking in industrial policy

Photo – EUROFER and ACEA demand a realistic path to EU industrial sustainability
EUROFER and ACEA demand a realistic path to EU industrial sustainability

Associations ask EU leaders to ensure conditions for preserving investments and jobs

Photo – Stellantis to invest $13 billion in US growth
Stellantis to invest $13 billion in US growth

This will increase production in the country by 50% over the next four years

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